What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Human Resources Specialist position at DC Department of Human Resources?
Job Summary
This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of the Director (OD), within the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent in this role is responsible for overseeing human resources operations and providing leadership and supervision of staff and contractors. Operational needs may require the incumbent to ensure effective delivery of all tasks related to, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), DC Paid Family Leave (PFL), and Workers' Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Performance Management and Development, leave administration and other like HR programs and initiatives for the Department of Human Services.
About DHS
The mission of the DHS is to provide meaningful and equitable services, support, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Lead Human Resources Specialist Serves as the subject matter expert for the FMLA, PFL, ADA, Performance Management and Development and leave administration programs. Interprets, administers and provides agency level guidance on leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws. Reviews, approves and/or denies leave and ADA accommodation requests based on relevant medical information to ensure compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), employee privacy, and applicable regulations. Coordinates, tracks, and maintains all leave and accommodation documentation and determinations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
The Lead Human Resources Specialist conducts quality control for correspondence, medical documentation, and leave/accommodation cases; requests clarification or additional information as necessary to ensure adherence to policy. Administers DHS programs and supports the performance management process and systems for both Career Service, Union and Non-Union, and Management Supervisory employees. Advises management on the effectiveness of performance management and career development initiatives, infrastructure, programs and policy. Recommends improvement based on research, risks, best practices, and cost effectiveness.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work environment includes an office setting and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Frequent travel to other DHS locations is required, including service centers and day centers.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-13
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability – Security.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency pursuant to Chapter 12 of DC Personnel Regulations.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona-fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7 year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
This position is located in the Department of Human Services (DHS), Office of the Director (OD), within the Office of Human Resources. The incumbent in this role is responsible for overseeing human resources operations and providing leadership and supervision of staff and contractors. Operational needs may require the incumbent to ensure effective delivery of all tasks related to, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), DC Paid Family Leave (PFL), and Workers' Compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Performance Management and Development, leave administration and other like HR programs and initiatives for the Department of Human Services.
About DHS
The mission of the DHS is to provide meaningful and equitable services, support, and access to resources for District residents to realize their goals. Our approach to preventing homelessness and supporting individuals and/or families experiencing homelessness is focused both on systems-level reforms and on the quality of the programs and supports within that system. These efforts include creating economic opportunity, making our neighborhoods safer, and providing more effective and efficient government services.
Duties And Responsibilities
The Lead Human Resources Specialist Serves as the subject matter expert for the FMLA, PFL, ADA, Performance Management and Development and leave administration programs. Interprets, administers and provides agency level guidance on leave programs and policies in accordance with the applicable federal and state employment laws. Reviews, approves and/or denies leave and ADA accommodation requests based on relevant medical information to ensure compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), employee privacy, and applicable regulations. Coordinates, tracks, and maintains all leave and accommodation documentation and determinations to ensure accuracy and completeness.
The Lead Human Resources Specialist conducts quality control for correspondence, medical documentation, and leave/accommodation cases; requests clarification or additional information as necessary to ensure adherence to policy. Administers DHS programs and supports the performance management process and systems for both Career Service, Union and Non-Union, and Management Supervisory employees. Advises management on the effectiveness of performance management and career development initiatives, infrastructure, programs and policy. Recommends improvement based on research, risks, best practices, and cost effectiveness.
Qualifications And Education
Specialized experience is experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.
Licenses and Certifications
None
Working Conditions/Environment
The work environment includes an office setting and the work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. Frequent travel to other DHS locations is required, including service centers and day centers.
Other Significant Facts
Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm
Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0201-13
Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
Duration of Appointment: Career Service Permanent
Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining unit.
Position Designation: The incumbent of this position will be subject to enhanced suitability screening pursuant to Chapter 4 of DC personnel regulations, Suitability – Security.
Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as Emergency pursuant to Chapter 12 of DC Personnel Regulations.
Residency Preference: When claiming residency preference, you are required, and must agree in writing, to maintain bona-fide District residency for a period of seven (7) consecutive years from the effective date of employment. You will be required to present documents (proofs) to show District residency and failure to maintain bona-fide District residency for the seven-year (7 year) period will result in forfeiture of employment.
EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
